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Lean Quote: You’re in Charge, Develop a Growth Mindset0
- Lean Quote
- July 23, 2021
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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7 Tell-Tale Signs of Leadership Mismanagement0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- July 21, 2021
Business managers are constantly asked to assess if employees are performing to expectations. If employees are not, managers must take steps to remedy the situation. But what happens if lousy management is to blame for underperformance? There are obvious signs that a company is on the wrong management track, such as declining sales and revenue,
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Focus on Outcomes Rather Than Outputs With These 6 Strategies0
- Strategy
- July 19, 2021
So many businesses miss a key point to achieving their goals. It is easy to think that what you need to attain extraordinary success is to focus on results and use these results to measure your progress. There is more success to be had by focusing on outcomes rather than output. Dr. Deming, Dr. Wheeler,
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Lean Quote: Learn Through Experimentation and Failure0
- Lean Quote
- July 16, 2021
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Lean Tips Edition #174 (#2821 – #2835)0
- Lean Tips
- July 14, 2021
For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to
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The Importance of Lean in a Post-Pandemic World0
- Lean in Practice, Other
- July 12, 2021
Since March 2020, every person on the planet has had their life shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Every aspect of life has been impacted. Our everyday routines were brought to a stop, and any sense of normalcy was lost. The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on supply chains. The spectacle of
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Lean Quote: Build a Culture of Empathy0
- Leadership, Lean Quote
- July 9, 2021
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Avoid These Common Problem Solving Pitfalls0
- Problem Solving
- July 7, 2021
Finding the best solutions to problems is a necessary skill for navigating the changes that are continuously affecting our company. Organization that take a proactive and structured approach to problem solving position themselves to overcome obstacles and take advantage of opportunities. This approach comes from making a concerted effort to avoid the following five common
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Freedom, Independence and Lean0
- Other
- July 5, 2021
Yesterday (and Today), we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. Freedom is not just the natural right of every human it is the state of mind that enables people to create the greatest and the most inspiring things. The spirit of freedom gives us the power to conquer new heights, whether it is a
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